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December 20, 2010
Coverstory: Chemical Year In Review
C&EN highlights the major research achievements of 2010. (pp. 13-17)
Coverstory: C&EN Revisits 2000
A decade ago, in its annual Chemistry Highlights feature, now called Chemical Year in Review, C&EN looked at some of that year's key research advances in chemistry. Now, C&EN reporters have revisited six of those highlighted discoveries to see what became of them. (pp. 18-20)
Self-Assembling 3-D Electronics
(p. 18)
Targeting Genes With 'Zinc Fingers'
(p. 18)
Functionalized Nanoparticles For Clinical Diagnostics
(p. 19)
Catalytic Reaction Activates Alkanes
(p. 19)
High-Speed Organic Electro-Optics
(p. 20)
Fluoropolymer Processing Breakthrough
(p. 20)
December 13, 2010
Coverstory: Chemistry In The Spotlight
National Chemistry Week demystifies the role of chemistry in movies and on television. (pp. 14-21)
December 6, 2010
Coverstory: Battening The Hatches
Sailing toward the long-dreaded 'patent cliff,' drug firms positioned themselves for a new world of science and business in 2010. (pp. 9-13)
November 29, 2010
Coverstory: Close Quarters
Crowded conditions such as those in cells can affect proteins' structure, function, and activity. (pp. 9-13)
November 22, 2010
Coverstory: Used-Instrument Market
Start-ups and other small firms stock their labs with surplus equipment being resold from pharma closures. (pp. 11-15)
November 15, 2010
Coverstory: The Eastern Advantage
Dye and pigment producers accelerate departure from the West for the rapidly industrializing Asia-Pacific region. (pp. 13-16)
November 8, 2010
Coverstory: Opening The Medicine Cabinet
Pfizer's deal with Washington University signals reduced secretiveness among drug firms. (pp. 14-20)
November 1, 2010
Coverstory: Hint Of Hope
Job outlook for 2011 will likely be similar to 2010's, perhaps even slightly better. (p. 37)
Cautiously Optimistic
In the wake of the recession, employers are poised to slowly and selectively hire. (pp. 38-42)
Making Labs Work Magically Well
Lab and stockroom managers have essential jobs with diverse responsibilities. (pp. 43-45)
Wanted: Role Models
Mentors can help women scientists of color achieve success in their careers. (pp. 46-47)
October 25, 2010
Coverstory: The Un-Rankings
Chemistry graduate programs seek meaning in long-awaited assessment. (pp. 12-17)
Methodology Explained: What's The Difference Between R And S, Anyway?
(p. 14)
View From The Trenches: Students Don't View New Assessment As Critical
(p. 16)
October 18, 2010
Coverstory: Metallocenes Rise Again
The advanced polymer catalysts got off to a slower than expected start, but momentum in the marketplace is now steady. (pp. 10-16)
October 11, 2010
Coverstory: Fighting Friction
In the battle to overcome resistance between surfaces, performance materials improve energy efficiency and help critical components last longer. (pp. 14-17)
October 4, 2010
Coverstory: Chemistry Energizes China
China's quest to develop innovative energy solutions represents a huge opportunity for foreign chemical and materials makers. (pp. 10-16)
September 27, 2010
Coverstory: Genotoxic Impurities
Faced with new guidelines that many find constraining, pharmaceutical manufacturers are seeking ways to avoid or reduce harmful contaminants in drugs. (pp. 16-26)
Detecting Low-Level Impurities
Controlling genotoxic impurities means finding the analytical method best suited to the task. (pp. 27-29)
September 20, 2010
Coverstory: Raman Heads For The Clinic
Vibrational spectroscopy technique may someday be used to diagnose a variety of diseases. (pp. 8-12)
September 13, 2010
Coverstory: Science Education Trends
Demand grows for assessment of education projects; U.S. professors set up shop abroad. (p. 47)
Measuring Success
Funding agencies are pushing for more data to prove that investing in chemical education innovation is paying off. (pp. 48-52)
An Office Across The Ocean
Seizing unique opportunities, U.S. professors set up shop abroad. (pp. 53-54)
September 6, 2010
Coverstory: From A Teaspoon To A Ton
ACS Meeting News: Process chemists master the task of scaled-up pharmaceutical synthesis. (pp. 9-12)
August 30, 2010
Coverstory: Securing The Supply Of Rare Earths
Green-energy and high-tech industries grow anxious over China's monopoly on these valuable resources. (pp. 9-12)
August 23, 2010
Coverstory: The Power Of Plastic
Polymer- and organic-molecule-based solar cells show promise as low-cost power generators. (pp. 12-16)
August 16, 2010
Coverstory: To Clot, Or Not
Anticoagulants in the pipeline may overcome the drawbacks of well-entrenched drugs. (pp. 15-22)
August 9, 2010
Coverstory: Monitoring Greenhouse Gases
Academia and government are avid purchasers of greenhouse gas measurement tools, but industry is slow to catch on. (pp. 10-13)
August 2, 2010
Coverstory: A Green Supply Chain
Manufacturers of consumer products go the distance to source sustainable ingredients. (pp. 16-22)
July 26, 2010
Coverstory: Global Top 50
Firms in 2009 saw solid profitability in the face of plummeting sales; BASF claims top spot for seventh straight year. (pp. 13-16)
July 19, 2010
Coverstory: Filling Nanotech Jobs
Initiatives to educate and employ workers try to find a footing as nanotechnology evolves. (pp. 10-16)
July 12, 2010
Coverstory: Electronic Materials
Buoyed by the proliferation of high-tech gadgets, the electronics industry rebounds from last year's deep downturn. (p. 11)
Chemistry Matters To Chip Makers
As advanced electronic components become complex, materials suppliers find new opportunities. (pp. 12-15)
Smooth Success
Chemical mechanical planarization is becoming indispensable in chip-making. (pp. 16-18)
E-Readers In Color
Developers of display technology try to break out of black and white. (p. 19)
July 5, 2010
Coverstory: Facts & Figures Of The Chemical Industry
The fortunes of the chemical industry continued to decline in 2009 while the recovery took its time. (p. 33)
Industry Adapts To Era Of Low Demand
Chemical firms cut costs and lowered expectations during a rough year for finances. (pp. 34-49)
Industry Slashes Thousands Of Jobs
Employment shrank significantly in europe and the U.S. but held steady in Japan. (pp. 50-53)
Output Declines In U.S., Europe
The recession dragged down chemical production in most regions, but Taiwan and China showed strength. (pp. 54-62)
Economic Downturn Hobbles Commerce
Chemical trade among most regions dropped significantly in 2009 as overall demand plunged. (pp. 64-67)
June 28, 2010
Coverstory: Expanding Safety Training
Schools are exploring a variety of ways to augment laboratory safety instruction for undergraduate students. (pp. 14-20)
Curriculum Resources: A Textbook For Safety
(pp. 17)
Personal Protection: Whither Lab Coats?
(pp. 18-19)
June 21, 2010
Coverstory: High-Res Mass Spec
Mass spectrometry users have more choices for high resolving power, from conventional ion cyclotron resonance to newer time of flight. (pp. 10-15)
June 14, 2010
Coverstory: BP's Ever-Growing Oil Spill
Environmental disaster in the Gulf of Mexico Reveals U.S.'s inability to plan for, control, and clean up oil spills in deep waters. (pp. 15-24)
Politics
President, Some Members Of Congress Hope BP Spill Will Invigorate Energy Legislation Push. (p. 18)
Unwelcome Spotlight
Oil Spill Leads To Fame And Fury For Makers Of Dispersant Chemicals. (p. 22)
Crowd-Sourced Chemistry
Scientists Use Social Networking To Study Spill. (p. 24)
Chronology Of A Catastrophe
(pp. 16-17)
June 7, 2010
Coverstory: Research Recalibrated
The spending race is over in pharmaceutical R&D, with companies now focused on doing more with less. (pp. 13-18)
May 31, 2010
Coverstory: Finding Solutions
Custom manufacturers take on drug solubility issues to help pharmaceutical firms move products through development. (pp. 13-18)
Solubility Solutions: Formulation Routes To Improve Solubility
(pp. 17)
Nicer Than Needles
Delivering biologic drugs orally, instead of by injection, calls for tricking the human body. (pp. 27-30)
May 24, 2010
Coverstory: LIMS In The Cloud
Laboratory information management system software for small users makes maximum use of the Internet. (pp. 12-16)
May 17, 2010
Coverstory: Preserving Cosmetics
Fear of potential carcinogens in personal care products plagues cosmetic ingredients makers. (pp. 13-16)
May 10, 2010
Coverstory: Lisa P. Jackson
EPA administrator is blazing trails, from regulating greenhouse gas emissions to reforming chemical management policies. (pp. 14-18)
May 3, 2010
Coverstory: The Waiting Game
In the next year, the expected approval of small molecules targeting hepatitis C will usher in a new era in treatment. (pp. 12-17)
Alternative Interferons
Small molecules aren't the only new drugs in development to treat hepatitis C. (WEB EXCLUSIVE)
April 26, 2010
Coverstory: Francis S. Collins
NIH's new director discusses challenges and opportunities arising from health care reform, stimulus spending, and more. (pp. 12-18)
April 19, 2010
Coverstory: The Paper Chase
With the help of specialty chemicals, papermakers seek endless recycling of scarce fibers. (pp. 13-17)
Wastewater Treatment
British start-up Arvia tests its technology at a recycled-paper mill. (WEB EXCLUSIVE)
April 12, 2010
Coverstory: Leading DuPont
After a difficult first year as CEO, Ellen Kullman sets the stage for growth. (pp. 10-13)
April 5, 2010
Coverstory: The Amyloid Question
Alzheimer's researchers will soon know whether blocking amyloid-β can slow down the debilitating disease. (pp. 12-17)
'Beta Testing'
ACS Meeting News: Using chemistry tools to refine an Alzheimer's drug candidate. (p. 14)
The Dimebon Debacle
Medivation and Pfizer salvage what they can from the failure of a large Phase III trial for a promising Alzheimer's drug. (WEB EXCLUSIVE)
March 29, 2010
Coverstory: Pittcon 2010
At Pittcon 2010, hints of an instrument industry upturn. (pp. 27-31)
Probing Nanotoxicity
Analytical methods provide insight into hazards of nanomaterials. (pp. 32-34)
Doubling Up On Mass Analysis
Coupling ion mobility spectrometry with mass spec provides sensitivity to analyte mass, charge, and shape. (pp. 35-37)
Instruments On Display
C&EN features Pittcon Editors' Award winners and other notables. (pp. 38-41)
Honors And Awards
Pittcon recognizes achievements in analytical chemistry and applied spectroscopy. (pp. 42-43)
March 22, 2010
Coverstory: Priestley Medalist
Richard Zare receives the 2010 award for applying lasers, as well as creativity and enthusiasm, to molecular research. (pp. 14-18)
Fostering Creativity
(pp. 19-21)
March 15, 2010
Coverstory: Pharma Outsourcing
Relationships between drug companies and chemistry outsourcing partners can span years, even decades. (p. 15)
Patently Right Process Chemistry
Case Study #1: Cytokinetics turns to Irix for help with a tough synthesis. (pp. 16-19)
Loyal Steward Of A Small Molecule
Case Study #2: For over 25 years, Regis has supplied 4-aminopyridine to successive stakeholders for a new multiple sclerosis drug. (pp. 21-23)
More Than A Supplier
Case Study #3: BioVectra seeks greater returns by partnering with Taxolog and Sandoz on a generic cancer drug. (pp. 25-27)
March 8, 2010
Coverstory: Nifty At Fifty
Five decades of laser technology shine light on chemistry fundamentals. (pp. 13-17)
Skyward View
Molecular Dynamics In Real Time
Ultrafast Structural Dynamics Of Biomolecules
Molecules At Surfaces And Interfaces
Electron Dynamics
A View Inside Tissues And Cells
Laser Innovation: Fiber Lasers Bring The Fight
Brief Chronicle Of The Laser
March 1, 2010
Coverstory: Inside The Beauty Lab
In pursuit of innovative products, L’Oréal R&D scientists address beauty 'from the cell to the gesture'. (pp. 17-22)
Coverstory: Treading Lighter
L’Oréal is increasing its commitment to sustainability when developing new ingredients (Web Exclusive)
February 22, 2010
Coverstory: Cracking The Tough Ones
Drug firms hope to accelerate their quest for evasive cures through partnerships. (pp. 12-18)
February 15, 2010
Coverstory: Federal Budget 2011
President Obama shows continued support for basic R&D. (pp. 16-27)
February 8, 2010
Coverstory: Custom Chemicals
After struggling through 2009, contract manufacturers are honing their strategies and hoping for a better 2010. (pp. 15-20)
Coverstory: Taking Over Big Pharma Plants
For better or worse, pharma chemical suppliers are repurposing former drug company plants as custom manufacturing facilities.(pp. 21-26)
February 1, 2010
Coverstory: Fluorochemicals Go Short
Shorter perfluoroalkyl chain lengths improve environmental profile of versatile stain-, grease-, and water-repelling chemicals. (pp. 12-17)
January 25, 2010
Coverstory: Beyond The Basics
Laundry detergent makers and their raw material suppliers are sticking to innovation despite a rocky economy. (pp. 12-17)
Automatic Dishwasher Detergents: Phosphate Phaseout Is Opportunity For Chemical Suppliers
January 18, 2010
Coverstory: Congressional Outlook For 2010
Climate change, chemical regulation reform will vie for Congress' attention. (pp. 10-15)
January 11, 2010
Cover Story: World Chemical Outlook
The chemical industry predicts better times in 2010. (pp. 11-19)
Markets
Construction: Recovery From Recession Will Be Long And Slow
Crop Protection: Watching Out For El Niño
Electronics: New Products Will Put Industry Back On Track
Finance: Credit Returns, But Overcapacity Casts A Shadow
Fine Chemicals: The Outlook Is Good, But The Caveats Are Several
Instrumentation: Nonindustry Users Buoy Business In Lean Times
Inorganics: Caustic Soda, Soda Ash Producers Hope For A Calmer 2010
Petrochemicals: Although Recovering, The Industry Will Soon Bear The Brunt Of New Capacity
Pharmaceuticals: Big Firms Will Fight The Patent Cliff
Specialties: 2010 Will Be All About The End Market
Regions
Asia: Economies are generally buoyant, except in Japan
Canada: Hard hit in the downturn, the country eyes recovery in 2010
Europe: Fragile recovery awaits the return of end-market demand
Latin America: Dodging the economic bullet, the region has ambitious plans
Middle East: A big chunk of ethylene capacity is coming onstream this year
United States: Chemical industry prepares for a slow recovery in 2010
Science & Technology: China Ascendant
Measured by patent applications or journal articles, growth in Chinese scientific output is stupendous. (pp. 35-37)
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January 4, 2010
Coverstory: President's Message
Being Competitive In The Global Marketplace. (pp. 2-5)
Science & Technology: Fake Pharmaceuticals
Those fighting against counterfeit medicines face increasingly sophisticated adversaries. (pp. 27-29)
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